Position is responsible for engineering design of PNM's new service delivery projects in residential/commercial/subdivisions for the greater Deming, NM area and requires customer centric deliverables to our customers as well as our internal departments.

Under general supervision, plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates large and significant engineering projects and/or a number of small projects that are complex in nature and often functions as staff advisor and consultant by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides the diverse and advanced engineering and project management expertise associated with large and high-profile projects and/or a number of small projects with many complex features
• Leads or conducts performance, cost and scheduling studies/evaluations that require advanced and innovative techniques and/or the modifications of standard practices and precepts
• Provides the operational areas with highly skilled and diversified expertise
• Communicates engineering ideas, recommendations and evaluations to diverse internal and external audiences
• Represents the companys interests in advanced engineering matters
• Identifies and resolves broad technical and/or organizational issues affecting the company goals and objectives
• Provides advanced technical support as a staff advisor or consultant to, and interacts with other associates
• Applies extensive engineering expertise to improve or develop new standards
• Provides advanced and often highly innovative technical direction and/or activity supervision to contractors and company personnel on an as-needed basis
• Functions as a lead for staff engineers, professionals, and technicians and as appropriate, provides training

COMPETENCIES:

• Extensive knowledge and proven ability to apply diverse engineering principles, practices and regulations and to perform economic and decision analysis studies of complex issues in areas including, but not limited to, generation, transmission, distribution, system planning, financial and regulatory issues, asset utilization, and environmental controls and regulations
• Ability to read, interpret and apply national, state and local codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, ACI, AISC, ASME, NACE, etc.)
• Ability to translate electrical theory and physics to utility application for improving system reliability
• Ability to make informed repair decisions following company protocols
• Comfortable working in and around high voltage (up to 345kV) electrical facilities and equipment
• Ability to forecast budgets
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, self-motivation, and advanced interpersonal skills

• Education requirements:

  Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering from a college/university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET)

  Work experience requirements by position level:

• Engineer III - Four or more years of engineering experience; three or more years with FE certificate or with master's degree in engineering
• Engineer IV - Five to seven years of engineering experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Professional Engineers License or ability to get New Mexico PE within one year required.
• Must possess current, legally valid driver's license and meet the Company's driving record requirements.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents
• Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, speeches, and make presentations
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, and managers of the organization

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• In-depth knowledge of personal computers including demonstrated proficiency with electrical engineering design program
• In depth knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with complex problems involving several concrete variables in complicated situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position requires periods of frequent sitting, standing, walking, and exposure to outside elements, lifting (50 pounds or under), crouching, bending, climbing and working at various heights. 
• Protective equipment required: hard-hat, safety glasses and hearing protection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Time will be divided between office and field, with a majority of time in the office.
• Work will be around high voltage electricity facilities, computers, office equipment, and construction equipment.

Safety Statement:
Safety is a core value at PNM and our vision, “everyone goes home safe”, reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: 
PNM is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the ADA. If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.

DEI Statement:
At PNM, we value the diversity of our workforce and actively seek opportunities for incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within our family of companies. We believe a diverse workforce enriches our environment and helps us better meet the needs of our employees, customers, and shareholders.  We remain committed to attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to carry out the Company's purpose.

PNM and affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers.  Women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans are encouraged to apply.

About PNM

Texas-New Mexico Power is an electricity transmission and distribution service provider: - We provide electricity to more than 270,000 homes and businesses throughout Texas. - We have about 400 employees in more than 20 communities throughout Texas. - We are a subsidiary of PNM Resources. - Our formal name is Texas-New Mexico Power Co., but we now serve only Texas. What We Deliver - Electricity that customers purchase through the Texas Electric Choice program. - Accurate, timely meter readings transmitted to retail providers for billing purposes. - Service connections and re-connections as requested by retail providers. - Locally based service that ensures prompt response to power outages. - Construction and maintenance of the poles and wires that deliver electricity.

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